Dips & Spreads
Cucumber dip, almond poppy seed dip, and cheese spreads offer different textures for a shared bowl. Choose a dip or spread to accompany vegetables, bread, crackers, or another suitable partner.
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Hummus
Chickpeas and other legumes become smooth dips with distinct seasonings in this hummus collection. Black-eyed pea and sun-dried tomato variations sit alongside other interpretations of the familiar spread.
Tapenade
Olives, capers, and anchovies give these tapenades their concentrated savory character. The two preparations offer a compact introduction to an olive spread that adds flavor in small amounts.
In this collection
Spinach Artichoke Dip
The nice thing about spinach and artichoke dip is that you can use shortcuts with the vegetables. Thaw out some frozen spinach in the microwave and pop open…
Easiest, Cheesiest Skillet Dip
This is the crowd-pleasing skillet dip I make when I’m having a big gathering and can’t be bothered with anything fussier. It draws inspiration from baked cheeses everywhere—hi,…
Dill Pickle Dip
Do you see all the little bits of pickle in there? It makes my mouth water just looking at it. We love dipping into this dip with thin…
Green Goddess Hummus
Ultra creamy, healthy hummus flavored with herbs! Use classic green goddess dressing herbs like me or change it up with other fresh, leafy herbs. (You’ll want to use…
Tzatziki Sauce
Dunk, slather, drizzle, smother. No matter how you sauce it, a spoonful of a special sauce makes everything taste better. Especially during summer grilling season, a good sauce…
Everything Hummus
Ingredients 3 cups cooked cannellini/great northern beans (or 2 cans, drained and rinsed) 6 tablespoons olive oil + more for drizzling 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 whole…
Sweet Corn & Jalapeno Hummus
Ingredients 2 medium Jalapeños 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (and peeled if you have patience) 1/2 cup sweet yellow corn 3-4 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2…
Sweet Pea Hummus
A light delicate spin on traditional hummus, this recipe features fresh, bright green spring peas, lemon, and a hint of garlic. Ingredients 2 cups garbanzo beans, cooked 1 1/2 cups…
Beet Hummus
Ingredients 1/2 pound beets (about 4 medium sized beets), scrubbed clean, cooked, peeled, and cubed* 2 Tablespoon tahini sesame seed paste 5 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 small clove…
Jalapeño Honey Hummus with Spiced Olive Oil Tortilla Chips.
Ingredients Olive Oil Spiced Chips 10 (4-inch) flour tortillas, cut into quarters 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried Jalapeño pepper 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic…
